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Win for queer memoir as classification ruling upheld

Trans advocates have welcomed a decision allowing the first book referred to the classification board in ten years to remain on shelves.

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Australian classification board rejects calls to restrict graphic novel Gender Queer

Board finds memoir by non-binary writer Maia Kobabe ‘appropriate for its intended audience’ following an appeal

The Guardian - AU

Barack Obama appears in library TikTok video to put focus on book bans

Barack Obama turned to the Kankakee, Illinois, librarians when he kicked off an effort to push back against book bans earlier this week to support their belief that among their library’s 80,000 books, there’s something for each reader.

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This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly

Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, July 15, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2023 Circana.

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Barack Obama releases summer reading list in support of anti-book ban effort

Former president backs the Banned Books Club, which aims to fight censorship, while recommending his summer reads

The Guardian - US

This week's bestselling books

The latest Nielsen BookScan New Zealand bestseller list, described by Steve Braunias.

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The Scope of Permissibility by Zeynab Gamieldien review – a Muslim take on the Australian campus novel

Gamieldien’s debut adds refreshing complexity to the familiar narratives of politics, power and taboo love, in a novel that occasionally fails to feel real

The Guardian - AU

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Kate Middleton is a "good match" for Prince William, according to Prince Harry

Marie Claire

Meghan Markle reportedly has 'regrets' over Prince Harry's memoir

Marie Claire

How book-banning campaigns have changed the lives and education of librarians – they now need to learn how to plan for safety and legally protect themselves

Despite misconceptions and stereotypes – ranging from what librarians Gretchen Keer and Andrew Carlos have described as the “middle-aged, bun-wearing, comfortably shod, shushing librarian” to the “sexy librarian … and the hipster or tattooed librarian” – library professionals are more than book jockeys, and they do more than read at…

The Conversation

Under the Knife by Dr Liz O’Riordan review – cancer from both sides

A breast surgeon is diagnosed with the cancer in which she specialises in this frank memoir of illness and recovery

The Guardian - UK

After his memoir 'Spare', is Prince Harry writing a new book?

UK's Prince Harry's memoir 'Spare' was published earlier this year, and with over 3.2 million books being sold worldwide it is said to be one of the bestsellers of 2023. In 'Spare', Prince Harry revealed quite a few explosive details about UK's royal family and his tiff with them. And…

The Times of India

Pet by Catherine Chidgey review – a teacher’s masterclass in manipulation

A Catholic primary school in New Zealand provides the setting for this atmospheric tale of cruelty and betrayal

The Guardian - UK

Commentary: How to curate age-inappropriate library books consistently with the First Amendment

When librarians at local public libraries decide which books to keep and which to exclude, they often violate the public trust by doing so based on ideology. To avoid potential legal liability, these public officials should avoid viewpoint discrimination and suppress their personal biases. Instead, they should select materials that…

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The Guardian - UK

A Thread of Violence by Mark O’Connell review – evil in a bow tie

A remarkable meditation on the murder case that rocked 1980s Ireland

The Independent UK

Roald Dahl museum condemns author for ‘undeniable and indelible racism’

The Dahl family and The Roald Dahl Story Company apologised for author’s comments in December 2020

The Independent UK

British family abandons £2.5k Greek holiday over blistering 40C heatwave

Sally Urwin says she and family were forced to flee after hotel turned into a ‘giant oven’

The Guardian - AU

Why mob are staying silent on the Indigenous voice to parliament

There is a very real demonisation of Blackfullas who dare answer the question of yes with a no, as though it is we who are betraying our people

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The Bible will stay in Florida's Palm Beach County schools, board decides

A rabbi, a Baptist church pastor, a born-and-raised Catholic and an atheist walked into a Palm Beach County School Board meeting Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Two books inspired by Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield’s friendship to be released

Sinfield carried his former rugby teammate Burrow, who has MND, over the finish line at a marathon in Leeds so they could complete it together.

The Hindu

Books at high-profile libraries just a click away

Centralised repository of books is being launched on a pilot basis in 13 libraries and would be replicated across the country after a review

The National (Scotland)

Roald Dahl condemned for ‘undeniable racism’ by his museum

Roald Dahl has been condemned by his museum for what the charity called the “undeniable racism” of the children’s author.

Space

Join the Sith and hunt Jedi in 'Star Wars: Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade' (exclusive)

Award-winning sci-fi fantasy author Delilah Dawson turns to the dark side in her new novel "Star Wars: Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade."

Newsroom.co.nz

Book of the Week: Labour's lost leaders

From Norm Kirk to Jacinda Ardern, Labour in power is a history of 'promise unfulfilled'.

WhatToWatch

The Castaways: Channel 5 release date, cast, plot, trailer, interviews, episode guide and everything about Sheridan Smith's thriller

The Castaways stars Sheridan Smith and CélineBuckensas two sisters whose dream holiday in Fiji goes horribly wrong.

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